FILL IN THE BLANKS...

What does your marketing calendar look like for the fourth quarter? What about simply for the rest of August?

Monthly Marketing Outreach Plan with Acorn Advisors

We can help you "fill in your blanks." With our comprehensive approach to marketing we can help you with your social media.

Send weekly emails, and engage with your customers on Facebook, and Instagram almost daily.

Contact us at (319) 290-7733 for more details and to get started today.

PLAN NOW FOR THE 4th QUARTER:
This is the busiest time of year for everyone. Keep the buzz going on your social media (Facebook and Instagram) and through weekly emails. Remind your customers that you are the LOCAL OPTION for all seasonal entertaining and the best choice for gifting this holiday season!

As always, thanks for having us as part of your virtual "back room" team!

START POSTING ON INSTAGRAM!

Did you know that Acorn Advisors Marketing offers an Instagram program?

We post up to 25 times a month to keep your customers engaged and inspired! Continue to post your local photos, while we maintain a steady stream of content for when you run out of time.

Contact us at (319) 290-7733 for more details and to get started today.

TOP TIPS FOR POSTING TO INSTAGRAM:
- DO give your followers something
- DO include a beautiful photo, recipe, or tip
- DON'T simply push products
- DO sell the lifestyle behind your wares
- DO keep posts relevant to your business
- DO post almost daily
- DO use branded hashtags that focus on your business and community
- DO occasionally feature a give-away or promotion
- DO engage with customer's comments

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As always, thanks for having us as part of your virtual "back room" team!

SEND WEEKLY ENEWSLETTERS

Did you know that we create weekly enewsletters for you to connect with your customers? 

Providing your customers with inspiring, engaging content in a consistent manner is what makes an enewsletter program valuable. Remind your customers every single week that you are their local source for all things cooking.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL ENEWSLETTER PROGRAM:

- Offer valuable information: recipes, tips, news of events, class info
- Send at the minimum weekly emails
- Treat your email list like your best friend – no “blasting”
- Look sharp! beautiful images, graphic design, technically good
- Make sure that your email reinforces your expertise

If you already send our twice monthly emails, our "other week" emails look a little different. We feature one recipe with detailed instructions and always include tips, techniques, and a single product feature. Take a look at one example below featuring a stuffed burger bar - then call MaraBeth at 319-290-7733 to get started today! As always, thanks for having us as part of your virtual "back room" team!

 
 

GROW YOUR LIST

Bren Isgitt, owner Kiss the Cook in Wimberley, Texas. Photo credit Lauren Clark.

Bren Isgitt, owner Kiss the Cook in Wimberley, Texas. Photo credit Lauren Clark.

Now is the time to prepare for a successful 4th quarter! Are you collecting email addresses at the POS to grow your email list? Instead of asking customers "Do you want to sign up for our enews?" We recommend asking each customer:

"Would you like to receive our recipes, cooking tips, and be the first to learn about new classes?"
 

We received this pro tip from one of our successful clients, Dan Saklad at Whisk Carolina. 

As always, thanks for having us as part of your virtual "back room" team!